Douala

[ doo-ah-lah ]

noun

1. a seaport in W Cameroon.

Douala

/ dʊˈɑːlə /

noun

1. the chief port and largest city in W Cameroon, on the Bight of Bonny: capital of the German colony of Kamerun (1901–16). Pop: 1 980 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

But that will require a shrewd reading of popular sentiment, especially among youth and the middle-class in big cities such as Yaoundé and Douala.

From BBC

After a hard day’s work at her humble shop in Douala, a busy city in Cameroon, she’s mugged by a motorcycle taxi driver.

From New York Times

In a statement on Sunday they reminded anyone wanting to build homes in Douala that they must first get an official permit and then "stick rigorously to the approved design".

From BBC

It is not known what caused the building in Douala's Ange Raphael neighbourhood to collapse, but residents have told journalists it looked dilapidated.

From BBC

“It was amazing for us,” said Nouhou, who was celebrated like royalty when he returned to his hometown in Douala, Cameroon for a three-week vacation after the World Cup.

From Seattle Times